Vikings' O'Connell provides update on Murray's QB progress ahead of preseason
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell discussed Kyler Murray's performance as a quarterback candidate ahead of the first preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday. O'Connell praised Murray's understanding of the offense but did not specify who is leading the competition against J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings are expected to evaluate both quarterbacks during two of their three preseason games before announcing a starter. O’Connell hinted he has a timeline in mind for the decision, likely before the team's final preseason game. The regular season opener is scheduled for September 13 against the Green Bay Packers.
- •O'Connell praised Murray's grasp of the offense
- •Competition ongoing between Murray and McCarthy
- •First preseason game is Saturday against the Giants
- •Decision on starter expected before final preseason game
- •Regular season opener is September 13 against Packers
- 1:22 PMNBCSports.com — Kevin O’Connell: Kyler Murray mentally ahead of where I thought - nbcsports.com
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin O'Connell: Kyler Murray mentally ahead of where I thought
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops interesting update on Kyler Murray’s progress
"The Vikings' quarterback competition has not reached the finish line yet, but one of the aspirants is impressing head coach Kevin O'Connell with his grasp of the offense.
"The Vikings' quarterback competition has not reached the finish line yet, but one of the aspirants is impressing head coach Kevin O'Connell with his grasp of the offense.
"Kevin O'Connell offers some praise for Kyler Murray's knowledge of the Vikings offense but does not reveal if he is ahead in QB competition
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 10, 2026, 1:22 PMKevin O’Connell: Kyler Murray mentally ahead of where I thought - nbcsports.com
The Vikings' quarterback competition has not reached the finish line yet, but one of the aspirants is impressing head coach Kevin O'Connell with his grasp of the offense.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:20 PMKevin O'Connell: Kyler Murray mentally ahead of where I thought
The Vikings' quarterback competition has not reached the finish line yet, but one of the aspirants is impressing head coach Kevin O'Connell with his grasp of the offense.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 1:03 AMVikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops interesting update on Kyler Murray’s progress
Kevin O'Connell offers some praise for Kyler Murray's knowledge of the Vikings offense but does not reveal if he is ahead in QB competition
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